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Iran Condemns IAEA Draft Resolution with Criticism Directed at US and Europe
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Garibabadi described the draft resolution presented by the US and three European countries at the IAEA as an attempt to justify Israeli and US attacks. The draft calls on Iran to provide information on its enriched uranium stockpile and grant access to certain nuclear facilities.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Garibabadi sharply criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency's draft resolution against Iran. Garibabadi called the draft a "dangerous attempt" to justify the actions of the US and Israel.
In a statement on X, Garibabadi targeted the initiative by the US and three European Union countries— the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—at the Agency. The Iranian diplomat argued that this move aims to cover up the responsibility of the aggressors and perpetrators.
Emphasis on Attacks on Nuclear Facilities
Garibabadi noted that IAEA documents record that US and Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities halted the Agency's verification activities and forced inspectors to leave the country for security reasons. According to him, Washington is now trying to turn the consequences of its illegal attacks into a case against Iran.
The Iranian official stated that this amounts to reversing responsibility. Garibabadi criticized the attacks on secured facilities, disruption of verification processes, and endangerment of nuclear safety, followed by the use of the Agency's Board of Governors as a pressure tool against Iran.
Tehran's Call to the Board of Governors
Garibabadi urged the Board of Governors to avoid blaming the target country for the consequences of the attacks. He emphasized that the draft resolutions will not strengthen the Agency's security inspections but that the attacks on protected facilities should be condemned.
The Iranian diplomat advocated for respect for member states' rights, accountability of aggressors, and a return to the Agency's technical and impartial functioning. This message came amid renewed nuclear tensions between Iran and Western countries.
Vote Expected This Week
The draft resolution mentioned in the report requests Tehran to provide information on its enriched uranium stockpile and allow the UN nuclear body access to certain facilities in Iran. The draft is expected to be put to a vote at the Board of Governors this week.
Iran's response signals a new diplomatic tension over the nuclear issue, with attention now focused on how the board members will position themselves.
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